Coming from the same state as Sanju Samson, Vignesh caught everyone's attention when he was picked by the Mumbai Indians for INR 30 lakhs, his base price.
Vignesh Puthur, a 23-year-old spinner from Perinthalmanna in Kerala’s Malappuram district, emerged as one of the surprises of the recently concluded IPL 2025 mega auction.
Coming from the same state as Sanju Samson, Vignesh caught everyone’s attention when he was picked by the Mumbai Indians for INR 30 lakhs, his base price.
Hailing from a humble background, Vignesh’s father, Sunil Kumar, works as an auto driver, while his mother, K.P. Bindhu, is a homemaker. Despite financial challenges, his parents always supported his passion for cricket and encouraged him to pursue his dreams.
Vignesh’s cricketing journey started under the mentorship of his local coach, Vijayan. Over time, he represented Kerala in age-group categories such as U-14, U-19, and U-23. Despite his achievements at the junior level, he is yet to make his debut for the Kerala senior team.
Ahead of the IPL auction, Vignesh attended trials with the Mumbai Indians. His standout performances during the trials impressed the team management and secured him a spot in the squad.
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Earlier, Vignesh displayed his potential in the Kerala Premier League. Representing the Alleppey Ripples during the league’s inaugural season, he delivered notable performances that brought him into the spotlight.
Other players from Kerala also made headlines during the auction. Vishnu Vinod was bought by the Punjab Kings for INR 95 lakhs, while Sachin Baby joined Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 30 lakhs.
However, it wasn’t good news for everyone. Sandeep Warrier, a Kerala-born cricketer now representing Tamil Nadu, went unsold despite being listed in the auction twice.
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